After leaving the Hughes Aircraft Factory, I found a random café, which was quiet and suitable for talking about things.

"Looking for me, Jessica?" Ronan looked at Jessica Chastain across from her.

The actress has a relatively rare long brown-red hair, and the whole person looks elegant and quiet in the academic style.

Jessica Chastain said directly: "I received an invitation to audition last week for a new project directed by great director Martin Scorsese. ”

Ronan understood: "You're talking about 'The Departed', right?"

"Yes. Jessica Chastain said generously: "The agent told me that you directly invited me to the audition. ”

She smiled brightly: "Today, I want to say thank you specifically." ”

Ronan waved his hand: "It's just an audition, whether you can pass it depends on your performance in the audition." ”

After graduating, Jessica Chastain, although she did not work hard at the lowest level of Hollywood, was also at a relatively low level, and she felt very deeply about Hollywood, saying: "Mr. Anderson, it is very rare for me that you can give me such an opportunity to participate in the competition. ”

Ronan said casually: "You're welcome, I've seen your shooting on the set, and you are very powerful." ”

Behind Jessica Chastain's smile and gratitude, she was puzzled, she didn't shoot a few scenes on the set of "Iron Man", and those scenes were all scenes of flight attendants scratching their heads, can you really see the level of acting?

Having entered this circle and heard and seen many things with her own eyes, Jessica Chastain was happy and full of doubts about getting such an audition opportunity.

There are also a lot of rumors about Ronan Anderson in Hollywood circles, and the most widely circulated is that he picked up Anne Hathaway and Scarlett Johansson with one hand and has a great friendship with them......

Jessica Chastain feels that among Hollywood actresses, her looks belong to the average.

Is it this redhead? She knew that some people had a soft spot for redheads.

Eventually, Jessica Chastain decided to test the shot, asking, "Mr. Anderson, you gave me such an opportunity, is there anything I need to do?"

What kind of person is Ronan, who is used to seeing all kinds of ups and downs in Hollywood, he immediately understood that Jessica Chastain was thinking too much, and said directly: "The role you audition for is a psychologist, so you can prepare more so that you can pass the audition." ”

"That's it?" Jessica Chastain was surprised.

Ronan glanced at his watch: "I'm going back to the company, so let's stop here." ”

Jessica Chastain hurriedly said, "Okay...... Good. ”

She preempted Ronan and paid for it.

Ronan didn't argue with her either, presumably so Jessica Chastain could feel a little more at ease.

Out of the café, Ronan got into the car and told David to go straight back to the Relativity Building.

Of course, he is not so kind, and his mind will not be so simple, Jessica Chastain will have a long contract waiting for her after passing the audition.

This will still bring a lot of money to Relativity Entertainment in the future.

On the way back, Ronan made a special call to Will Smith, and then deliberately passed by Hollywood Boulevard, and near Beverly Hills, he met Will Smith, who experienced the life of a police officer.

The Los Angeles Police have always had a close relationship with Hollywood, and the two sides have collaborated on countless films, and Will Smith's life experience has also received the full support of the Los Angeles Police.

This is also good for the LA Police to promote themselves and attract sponsorship funds, etc.

Will Smith has no law enforcement powers, and is more often a bystander, followed by a large number of media reporters.

Ronan saw Will Smith's situation surrounded by cameras, and also dismissed the idea of saying hello in the past, called Will Smith, and returned to the Relativity Building.

He first went to the floor where the post-production studio was located, and chatted for a while with Jessica Felton, who was looking after both aspects of the work, "Fast and Furious 3" has started filming, and "Pirates of the Caribbean 3: The End of the World" has reached the final stage of post-production.

This year, Relativity Entertainment's top big productions still start with the two series of "Spy Shadow" and "Pirates of the Caribbean", the "Spy Shadow" trilogy is about to come to an end, and "Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Gathering Soul Coffin" will also be released on time in the summer.

In addition, this summer, Embassy Pictures will also release a number of heavyweight films, such as the first animated feature film "Despicable Me" from Shahai Entertainment Animation Studio, the latest masterpiece of DreamWorks Animation Studios "Madagascar", and "Mr. and Mrs. Smith".

There is definite information that Jennifer Aniston has become a member of the green prairie, but the paparazzi who are staring at the Brad Pitts have not been photographed for the time being.

There are no photos, no videos, and the editing alone is seriously unattractive.

The professional paparazzi are very combative, and they are also very particular about professional ethics, and they are willing to expose it only if they shoot a real hammer.

A shocking gossip is already brewing.

Back in the office, George Clint called Ronan and said that Sand Sea Entertainment had negotiated with Vince Gilligan about the project for Breaking Bad.

Vince Gilligan is a veteran of Hollywood, and although the project was rejected by several production companies, it was impossible to get it at a low price.

Of course, as a member of Hollywood, there will be no sky-high prices.

Shahai Entertainment bought out the script and all subsequent related rights for $2 million, and paid Vince Gilligan a $500,000 project start-up bonus.

Under the agreement, Vince Gilligan will serve as the writer and producer of the TV project.

Ronan didn't even finish the first episode, and simply gave power to Vince Gilligan, who was solely in charge of "Breaking Bad".

Moreover, investment was limited in the first quarter.

Only seven episodes were planned for the first season of "Breaking Bad", and the total production budget was only $7 million, including the cost of the project's rights buyout.

For today's Shahai Entertainment, this is just a small investment project.

However, Ronan had high expectations for the project and took the time to meet with Vince Gilligan.

"Personally, I'm very optimistic about your script. Ronan said bluntly: "That's why Shahai Entertainment started this drama project." ”

Vince Gilegan said, "It has been an honor to work with Sand Sea Entertainment. ”

Ronan said directly: "The project will start preparing soon, and I would like to hear what you think about the filming and production of this project." ”

Vince Gilligan was well aware of Ronan's weight, and after a short thought, he organized the language and said, "In the beginning, I wrote this script based on the Oedipus myth. Walter is also a tragic character, suffering the tragedy of fate and unable to escape, so there is a Mid-life crisis-like character setting of Walter, and he has to face the double pressure of family and career. ”

Ronan nodded slowly, the midlife crisis can be said to be one of the most common themes in Hollywood movies and television, and it is also a widely accepted theme.

Vince Gilligan continued, "The turning point in Walter's life came when he learned that he was dying of cancer. In order to allow his wife and children to have a prosperous life after his death, he decided to use his chemical knowledge to make and sell methamphetamine, and began a crazy journey that gradually spiraled out of control. ”

He glanced at Ronan and saw that Ronan had no intention of interjecting, and said: "Fighting for the family can become a very reasonable cover in the play, allowing the audience to accept the actor's behavior, even if they realize that this is a cover, but a father who works for the future of the family, and a weak person who strayed into the drug trafficking industry, can also make the audience convince themselves." ”

Ronan couldn't help but lightly clapped his palm and said, "Vince, you think about it very thoroughly. ”

Frankly speaking, Ronan didn't think deeply about these things when he read the script before, but part of the reason why Vince Gilligan set it up was obviously out of audience acceptance.

After all, the filming and production of the series is to let the audience see it, and Walter, a drug lord who is becoming more and more ruthless in the later stage, as the male protagonist, must always have a reason for the audience to follow him.

Vince Gilligan gave the most suitable one, and one of the most recognized in the nation – family!

How many movies and TV series in Hollywood are reported nonsense under the guise of being for the sake of the family, it is estimated that there is no statistics at all.

As a veteran of the industry, Vince Gilligan can see that Ronan seems to approve of his rhetoric and philosophy, and he is secretly relieved, saying: "In the production of the series, I plan to use a very calm narrative, because the subject matter and Walter's black profession are engaged in as little as possible to sensationalize or over-exaggerate the atmosphere, because the subject matter can make people feel that it is full of murderous and anxious plot tension." ”

Ronan nodded slowly and said, "You have thought about it very thoroughly. ”

Vince Gireligan was encouraged and added: "The tension of the plot is not achieved by externalizing means such as language and character expressions, but permeates the plot and the portrayal of human nature that permeates the whole work." ”

"The topic should be in-depth and moderate. Ronan reminded: "First of all, this is a TV series, and it must be made to be entertaining. ”

Vince Gilligan is not a newcomer to Hollywood, and there will be no inexplicable thoughts, so he hurriedly said: "Mr. Anderson can rest assured of this." ”

Ronan's exchange with Vince Gilligan lasted nearly an hour, and Ronan was basically satisfied with the veteran Hollywood practitioner.

With Vince Gilligan in charge of the direction of the project as the writer and producer, Ronan is more relieved.

In the American drama production industry, the status of screenwriters is generally higher than that of directors, and most producers are actually screenwriters, or even directly served by screenwriters, and the status of directors is relatively low.

When it comes to the film industry, the situation is reversed, and the screenwriter simply cannot compare with the director.